The Importance of Rhyming
Having just had the wonderful opportunity to see Julia Donaldson live presenting her show “the Gruffalo”, again emphasised the importance […]
Help Your Kids Get Organised
The new year has started and we are already well into the first term. This term is normally filled with meet
Know Your Values, Make Better Decisions
Ever made a decision and you felt a little unsettled by it or can’t understand why you don’t feel comfortable
Join The Secret Spur Tribe
Spur Steak Ranches – great food for great value. Spur Steak Ranches have always been so well-known for their fun-loving family
How Parents Can Support Early Childhood Development
Research shows children who have parents who are actively engaged in their educational lives, do better. This is especially true
Installing Discipline In Your Child Through Play
Children are wonderful human beings, flexible in the way they are taught what is right from wrong and so dependent
Review: FirstBike
Unlike kids on heavy pedal bikes with training wheels, 2 – 5 year olds on FirstBIKES can ride for several
LeapFrog LeapBand – fitness and activity tracker for kids
Get your child excited about being active with the LeapBand, the newest activity tracker for kids! The LeapFrog LeapBand is a
Counteracting Anxiety in Children
“Feel free & live your life” “I’m scared they won’t come back” “Don’t believe everything you think” “Act the way
Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Many of my clients ask me “How do other couples manage to have happy relationships?” thinking that they are the
Who Can Discipline My Child?
The older our children get, the more they interact with the world at large. And the more they interact with
When your older child acts out over new sibling
The behavior of our 2 year old has changed drastically since we brought our new baby home a few months
My baby was born before her/his time…now what?
Its 6am, the electric breast pump is going in one hand and I’m sipping my tea using the other. I
Why do children insist on defying their parents?
Our children as wonderful as they are, aren’t exactly obedient all of the time. Suddenly your child may be refusing
What Is In A Name?
Well if you look at all the baby naming sites it can tell you what type of person your baby
Let them go… Let them go…
School started last month and yet your little ones are still clawing to you like you are delivering them to
Handy Tech Tips For The Back To School Run
Faryal Sacoor, Merchandising Buying Manager at Incredible Connection The back to school season is officially in full swing and many
Sugar Drinks at School, a Leading Cause of Obesity and Impaired Learning
With hundreds of thousands of learners back at school, parents are reminded to restock their fridges and pantries with foods
Meal planning for the child with ADHD
Ask ten nutrition experts what you should eat and you will get ten, often-conflicting diet plans. Add Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
SLEEP, BREASTFEEDING AND YOUR BABY- A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
When should my little one be sleeping through? Every baby and toddler has a unique sleeping and feeding pattern, so
Stimulating the Right Brain Can Create a Genius Baby
You can create a genius baby if you understand how the human brain is structured. In most adults, the left
Your Teen May Be Allergic to You?
Adolescence can be a very tough time for both the teen and the parent. I say ‘can be’ because not
Teaching with routine and sameness
Have you ever noticed how your children love to catch you making a mistake, especially when you do something out
How Does The Word “Don’t” Influence Your Child
Have you ever wondered why your kids do exactly what you asked them not to? It’s a general complaint that
What Happens When You Make A Mistake?
If you haven’t snapped at your child, forgotten something you were suppose to do for your child, arrived late for
Learning Using Everyday Items From Around Your Home
This article is to give you some fun ideas on how to stimulate your child’s development at home using everyday
Living Out Loud: Teaching Children Through Words and Actions
One day when my son was about 8, we were driving into town to pick up some supplies at a
15 Chores a toddler can do
Helping out around the house is a normal part of being in a family. And for pre-schoolers, getting to help
Picking Up The Pieces
Previously we touched on understanding high risk pregnancy and what causes prematurity , this month we will be taking a look
Review: The Disney Book Club
In this crazy world of technology and digital media, there’s something so special and comforting about holding a beautifully printed
